General information

“The Union
shall work for the sustainable development of Europe based on balanced economic
growth and price stability, a highly competitive social market economy, aiming
at full employment and social progress, and a high level of protection and
improvement of the quality of the environment.”Article 3 (3) of the Treaty of Lisbon

Background

The European Parliament Intergroup on "Climate Change,
Biodiversity and Sustainable Development" brings together Members of the
European Parliament (MEPs) from all political groups and Parliamentary
Committees to find sustainable solutions to some of the greatest challenges of
our time. This balanced forum of discussion allows MEPs to listen, debate and
shape ideas and policies based on contributions from the different stakeholders
(relevant experts, NGOs, private sector, researchers and academics) in the
presence of the European Commission, EU Presidency, and EU Member States.

Mission

“Recognising that a sustainable world needs to ensure human well-being,
nature protection and economic prosperity for present and future generations,
this multi-stakeholder platform of dialogue aims to look into the solutions and opportunities provided by different
sectors to address today’s and tomorrow’s environmental and socio-economic
challenges, such as ecosystem degradation, biodiversity loss and climate
change but also growth, competitiveness and jobs.”

Objectives

Provide a cross-party and cross-committee
platform for MEPs to openly debate and exchange with all stakeholders in a
balanced way

Encourage strong involvement, dialogue and close cooperation
among all stakeholders

Build on political, scientific and
practical expertise to guide the development and implementation of coherent
sustainable policies based on scientific evidence

Support science-based management and
sustainable use of all natural renewable resources, including minerals,
wildlife and marine resources

Develop and demonstrate the value of innovative nature-based
solutions for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in a competitive
Europe

Link the innovation agenda with the sustainability agenda

Structure of the Intergroup

The
Intergroup is made up of 11 Working Groups between which there are many
synergies. Each Working Group is chaired by one or two Members of the European
Parliament.

Agriculture
& Water Management

Apiculture
& Bee Health

Biodiversity
& Ecosystem Services

Bioeconomy

Circular Economy

Climate Change

Energy, Transport & the Arctic

Fisheries, Aquaculture & Integrated
Maritime Policy

Sustainable Forest Management

Islands & Overseas Entities

Research & Innovation

Cross-cutting issues

Priorities:

Ensure the
inter-connection between environmental,
social and economic policies

Mainstream environmental policy as
well as climate change mitigation and adaptation measures into other policies

Promote the business
& biodiversity initiative and stimulate cooperation and collaboration
between public, private, and non-governmental actors

Support
science-based management and sustainable use of all natural renewable resources,
including minerals, wildlife and marine resources

Assess the potential
of nature-based solutions (NBS) and green infrastructure (GI) to make economies and
societies more resilient to modern challenges

Address the
environment and development agenda (Sustainable Development Goals) to emphasise
the synergistic links between the economic, social, and environmental
dimensions of sustainable development

Follow up of the implementation of the EU Climate Adaptation Strategy

Follow up of the implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy

Address developments in Multilateral
Environmental Agreements and other relevant international processes

Your contribution

To participate
and contribute to the work of the European Parliament

To listen,
interact and engage with MEPs, NGOs, the private sector and renowned
experts in the presence of the European Commission and EU Presidency
representatives

To share
your concerns and knowledge

To jointly develop strategies

The Bureau of the Intergroup

The Official Bureau of the Intergroup is formed by the Chair and
the vice-Chairs who have top decision-making powers. The Bureau meets twice a year to define the agenda of activities (priorities) and calendar of events of the Intergroup.

The Secretariat of the Intergroup

EBCD provides the Secretariat to the Intergroup.

The secretariat carries out the
following activities:

Monitor all developments related to sustainable development issues both at
European and International level

Maintain regular contacts with key policy makers and stakeholders

Develop the agenda of the events in close collaboration with the MEP involved

Take care of the logistics when organising an event in the European Parliament